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1208 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$2,995,000
Est. $16,301/month
0.18
Acres
19 hours 49 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Mar 10, 2026 • MLS# 73484497 Copied!

About this home

Rare development opportunity in the heart of Newton Highlands Village, just steps to local shops, restaurants, and the MBTA Green Line. This property at 1629 Centre Street sits on approximately 7,808 sq ft of land within Newton’s newly adopted VC2 Village Center zoning district, which encourages higher-density village housing through reduced setbacks, increased lot coverage, and building heights of up to approximately 3.5 stories. The property is being offered primarily as a development opportunity, with zoning that allows multifamily housing by right without the need for a special permit, making it an attractive project for builders and developers seeking to take advantage of Newton’s new Village Center zoning. While the existing two-family home may offer value as an investment property, the highest and best use may be redevelopment. Additional value may be realized when combined with the adjacent parcel located at 1623-1625 St. (currently listed in MLS), creating a rare assemblage.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Residential
Listing Type
Land

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Land
Style Residential
Lot Size 0.18 acres

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Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
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Financial

Annual Tax $11,484
Assessed Value $1,171,800

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Neighborhood

Newton Highlands

1208 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Newton Country Day School
1.9 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.1 mi
Grades K-08
Brimmer + May School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Learning Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
2.4 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.5 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
2.7 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.0 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
1.1 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.6 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.6 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
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High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
1.0 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.7 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Mar 10, 2026
$2,995,000
Original listing
Agent: Ward Shifman Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 10, 2026 New Listing Added $2,995,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
19 hours 49 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $11,484 $1,171,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,484
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,171,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ward Shifman
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Agent MLS ID BB983294
Office MLS ID AN6227
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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